An Evaluation of the NAMI Basics Program |
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Authors: | Teri?Brister Email author" target="_blank">Mary?A?CavaleriEmail author S?Serene?Olin Sa?Shen Barbara?J?Burns Kimberly?E?Hoagwood |
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Institution: | (1) National Alliance on Mental Illness, Arlington, VA, USA;(2) New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY, USA;(3) Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; |
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Abstract: | This brief report describes results from an evaluation of NAMI Basics, a peer-delivered family education program for family
caregivers of children and adolescents with mental illness. Over six classes, family members are given information (e.g. education
about mental illness and treatments), skills training (e.g. family communication skills) and advocacy support. We report data
from 36 caregivers who completed pre and posttest instruments measuring self-care, empowerment, and family problem-solving
and communication skills. Results showed significant improvements in self-care, empowerment, and “incendiary” family communication
after participation in the program. Results suggest that NAMI Basics may improve both parental functioning and familial processes.
Implications and future directions are discussed. |
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